Ms Bairbre Nic Aongusa:

Yes, I think it is one of the messages that we have heard pretty loud and clear from the island groups. In particular, last week Comhar na nOileán told the committee it would like to see all of the islands being one local action group for the purposes of LEADER. This is a decision that will be made in the context of the design of the new programme. It is under consideration in the Department.